D51 QUIZ OF THE DAY

Which rail type is named after Charles Vignole?

• Double headed
• Bull headed
• Flat footed
• Corrugated

Answer explanation

Flat footed rail was invented by Charles Vignole in 1836. It is the most common rail section in India.

Coning of wheels is provided to:

• Support the weight
• Improve grip
• Reduce lateral wear and maintain central position
• Increase speed

Answer explanation

Coning of wheels with a slope of 1 in 20 reduces lateral wear and keeps the wheelset centered.

Which type of wagon is used for goods transport?

• Tender
• Coach
• Wagon
• Locomotive

Answer explanation

Wagons are used for transportation of goods and are part of unpowered rolling stock.

Which year was the first passenger train run in India?

• 1851
• 1853
• 1847
• 1861

Answer explanation

India's first passenger train ran from Mumbai to Thane on April 16, 1853 during Lord Dalhousie’s period.

What does a tender store in steam locomotives?

• Coal and water
• Passengers
• Mail
• Fuel only

Answer explanation

A tender in a steam locomotive stores coal and water used for generating steam.

Who designed the first practical locomotive engine?

• Stephenson
• Cugnot
• Trevithick
• Watt

Answer explanation

George Stephenson designed the first practical locomotive engine in 1814 and is known as the Father of Railway Engineering.

Which zone has headquarters in Secunderabad?

• South Western
• Central
• South Central
• South Eastern

Answer explanation

South Central Railway (SCR) has its headquarters in Secunderabad.

Find the track capacity if 480 trains run in a day.

• 10 trains/hr
• 20 trains/hr
• 15 trains/hr
• 25 trains/hr

Answer explanation

Capacity = Number of trains per hour = 480 / 24 = 20 trains/hour.

What is the usual life of rails in India?

• 40 years
• 50 years
• 60 years
• 25 years

Answer explanation

The standard life of rails in India is approximately 60 years.

Which component connects adjacent rails and bears vertical and lateral forces?

• Fish plate
• Spike
• Rail chair
• Sleeper

Answer explanation

Fish plates connect adjacent rail ends and bear both vertical (train load) and lateral (side thrust) stresses.